Private Chef in Wantage
Rent one of our 381 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















How much does a private chef cost in Wantage?
For 6 people in Wantage, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
582 GBP
97 GBP per guest · everything included
What's included
- Chef comes to you
- All ingredients sourced and bought
- Full meal cooked in your kitchen
- Spotless kitchen afterwards
HERE'S THE REAL BREAKDOWN
- 2 guests149GBP / guest = 298 GBP total
- 4 guests97GBP / guest = 388 GBP total
- 6 guests97GBP / guest = 582 GBP total
- 8 guests79GBP / guest = 632 GBP total
- 10 guests79GBP / guest = 790 GBP total
- 13+ guests64GBP / guest = 832 GBP total
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
381 Private Chefs in Wantage
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More than 70,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.39 Chef
The guests in Wantage have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.39.
4.7 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Wantage received an average score of 4.7.
4.65 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.65 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Wantage has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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22,407 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Wantage
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Roast beef grass fed sirloin joint served with yorkshire pudding, gravi,roast potatoes, heritage carrots and parnship
Traditional pasta carbonara with pecorino cheese and guanciale
Melanzane di parmigiana served with fresh rosket
Homemade vegeterian lasagne
Spiced coconut panacota with passion fruit coulis and poached pineapple
Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
Chocolate brownies with mascarpone layer and coffee infused ice cream
Eton mess
Smoked ham hock croquette with pickled cucumber & mustard mayo
Arancini of ‘nduja, kalamata olive & aivar
Panko quails egg, asparagus & saffron aioli
Aracini of pea, basil, courgette and aged parmesan (v)
Roasted butternut squash, refried beans, caramelised red pepper, feta, chimmichurri & mint (v)
Chocolate & raspberry mousse
Crispy potato terrine with saffron aioli & dukkah (vg,gf)
Cumin roasted heritage carrot, smoked hummus & wild rocket (vg)
Baba ghanoush (vg)
Marinated kalamata olives, tzatziki & tabbouleh (vg)
Grilled flatbreads (v)
Salad of baby gem, cucumber, caesar dressing & pickled red onion (v,gf)
Butternut squash & chickpea tagine with lemon & ginger cous cous (vg)
Charred broccoli in chilli, garlic & soy
Roasted butternut squash, refried beans, caramelised red pepper, feta, chimmichurri & mint (v)
Apple tarte tatin & chantilly cream
King prawns with beuree blanc ,toasted bread and samphire
Brie and leek filo pastry pie with red onion chutney
Crispy duck salad with mixed leaves and duck sauce
Chicken liver and wild mushroom pate with crispy rosemary bread ,chutney and carrot ribbons
Vegetable stack with cauliflower puree ,harissa paste, mixed leaves salad with balsamic reduction
Vegeterian skewers
Chicken ballotine with spiced cauliflower rice and braised pak choi
Cotswold rack of lamb tewksbury grass fed with dauphinoise potatoes ,tenderstem brocoli,mint chimichurri
Herb crusted grilled sea bass with fondant potatoes, paprika cream and lemon
Chocolate fondant served with ice cream
Morello cherry mille feuille
Morello cherry bakewell tart with clotted cream
Chef choice canapes
Duo gravadlax with celeriac & fennel salad
(v) baked tomato galette with goat cheese herb oil and micro cress
Sea bass ceviche with avocado and micro cress and basil oil
(v) baked goat cheese with a mango salad and orange salad top with orange dressing
Shrimp sambal on toasted crouton with herb oil and rocket salad
(v) baked red pepper with plum tomato and garlic served with basil oil
(v) arancini risotto cake on asparagus tips and micro cress
Baccalà, (salted cod) in a tomato and olive sauce
Smoked ban ban chicken with spice peanut sauce with micro cress
Buffalo mozzarella served with heritage tomato, fresh basil and olive oil
Chilli and garlic prawn with light bisque sauce
Classic chicken caesar salad
Seared tuna served with mango and tomato salsa and tonzu dressing
Roasted halibut on romesco sauce and herb oil, with seasonal vegetable and fondant potato
Swordfish steak with lemon butter and fondant potato
Roasted fillet of salmon with pomme anna mixed vegetables
(v) wild mushroom wellington with the same vegetable as main dish
Pan fried roulade of cod and herb mousse warp in pancetta with a light lemon butter sauce mix vegetable and turn new potato
Chicken and basil roulade with chicken jus mixed vegetable and fondant potato
Atlantic cod fillet warp in lettuce with miso glazed served pak choi and stem broccoli and japanese sticky rice
Pan fried stone bass with butternut squash risotto served and steam vegetables with olive oil
Cajun blacken pan fried salmon fillet served with baby vegetables and black oriental rice with a light butter sauce
Classic beef rib eye served with baby vegetables and fondant potato, peppercorn sauce
Confit of stonebass on stir fried vegetable japanese rice thai glazed dressing
Fillet of cod wrap in pancetta served with mediterranean vegetables and potato and onion rosti with tomato herb coulis
Fillet of lemon sole served with a lemon cream sauce, seasonal vegetables and butter new potatoes
Fillet of red snapper served on a cannellini beans with tomato, and new potato and stream vegetables
Fresh salmon wellington served with a light butter sauce, seasonal vegetable and saffron new potatoes
Herb crusted salmon with baby vegetable and fondant potato served with a lemon butter sauce
(v) pan fried tofu wrap in sliced green courgette served with vegetable and potato from main dish
Tiramisu with chocolate sauce
Baked vanilla cheesecake with cherry compote
Limoncello tiramisu
American blueberry pie with crème anglaise
Lemon filled profiterole with chocolate sauce
Pear and almond tart with crème anglaise
Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce
Spicy coconut panna-cotta with sweet cherry compote
French crème brulee with shortbread biscuit
Apple pie and crème anglaise
Traditional english sherry trifle
Meze plates - all to share
Sweet potato falafel with tzatziki (v)
Hummus with spiced roasted chickpeas and toasted pittas (v)
Baba ganoush with flat bread (v)
Beetroot tzatziki with pickled beetroot (v)
Ilbir (turkish eggs) served with flat bread (v)
Moroccan spiced lamb meat balls
Roasted butternut squash tortellini with goat cheese and harissa oil (v)
Sumac chicken skewers with ezme dip with yoghurt
Potato and asparagus salad with black garlic and dukkah (v)
Crispy cauliflower bites with chilli muhammara (v)
Mücver (turkish courgette fritters) (v)
Salt & pepper crispy calamari with lemon mayonnaise
Zaatar roasted cauliflower steak with tzatziki and herbed bulgar wheat (v)
Stuffed courgette with spiced roasted chickpeas and roasted tomato sauce (v)
Chicken shawma with tabbouleh and tzatziki
Lentil moussaka with tahini (v)
Beef shish kebab served with mujadara (lentils and rice)
Lamb cutlets with tahini sauce, mint and caramelised feta with pomegranate
Beef braised puy lentil and aubergine stew with creme fraiche
Peppered fillet steak, with roasted garlic puree and caramelised onions and peppers
Lamb neck and apricot tagine with almond couscous
Paprika roasted haddock with peppers and coriander
Green shakshuka with harissa & crispy shallots with pulled lamb shoulder
Karythopita (spiced walnut cake) with honey ice cream
Traditional baklava
Chocolate mascarpone filo with carmel syrup
Chocolate babka with chocolate ice cream
Sahlab (middle eastern milk pudding) with pistachio
Greek yogurt and honey parfait with fresh figs and pistachios
Citrus posset with almond sable
Olive oil baklava ice cream with honeyed filo crunch
Sticky date pudding with hot toffee sauce and ice cream
Chef selection of seasonal canapes
Avocado and sp.onion fritters with gem lettuce and tomato salca
Brie and leek filo pastry pie with red onion chutney
Vegetable stack with cauliflower puree ,harissa paste, mixed leaves salad with balsamic reduction
Cotswold rack of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes ,tenderstem brocoli,mint chimichurri
Chicken supremes with romesco sauce, sweet potatoes puree ,sautéed spinach, mixed leaves salad
Apple tart tatin served with ice cream
Chocolate tart with caramel shards and fresh cream
Sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce
Morello cherry bakewell tart
Chocolate delice with white chocolate sauce, fresh berries and edible flowers
Ham and pickle terrine with piccalilli
Smoked trout with watercress cream and quails egg
Salt and pepper chicken wings with tomato relish
Duck croquette with celeriac remoulade and poached duck egg with a herb oil
Whole roasted fresh prawns with chilli lemon and basil
Blistered tomato and peach salad with burrata
Mackerel escabeche
Fillet of beef carpaccio sundried pesto, parmesan, pine nuts
Chicken caesar croquettes with dressing and parmesan
Caramelised artichoke with aioli and celeriac veloute with herbed crumb
Lemon and garlic flattie chicken with lemon roasted potatos and carrots
Herb roasted rolled lamb with celeriac puree, garlic and rosemary roasted potato’s and lamb jus
Slow cooked pork belly with apple sauce, salted crunchy crackling and pomme anne
Slow braised leek mosaic with onion and celeriac
Roasted black cod with burnt butter sauce and miso turnip puree and braised spring greens
Lamb rack with mint and pea crumb with sweet potato fondant, green sauce
Cauliflower steak with cauliflower puree and roasted kale and toasted spiced nuts (v)
Wild salmon with lemon and capers with herbed new potato’s
Lemon sole with chicken butter sauce and spring greens
Crab with bisque and fresh pasta
Fillet steak – black garlic and mushroom purée, dauphinois, crispy shallots, and beef jus
Sticky toffee apple pudding with hot toffee sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
White chocolate creme brûlée with berries and pistachio
Chocolate mousse with salted chocolate crumb
Summer crumble with creme anglaise
Honey and lavender poached pear with honey ice cream and ginger crumb
Roasted peach with mascarpone and mixed nut crumb
White dark and milk chocolate terrine with tuile and fresh berries
Vanilla panna cotta – strawberry and basil
Blackberry sorbet and raspberry sorbet
Lemon tiramisu with limoncello
A personal chef for any occasion in Wantage
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Wantage in October 2016, more than 381 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Wantage and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in England.
Starting in 2016, 70,667 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Wantage. To book your chef in Wantage, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 22,407 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 37,551 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.66 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 70,667 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Wantage usually book menus around 87 GBP per person, including 3.71 courses, sharing an average of 4.54 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Wantage.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Wantage.
What does a private chef service include in Wantage?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Wantage?
The price of renting a chef in Wantage can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 64 GBP to 149 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 64 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 79 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 97 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 149 GBP per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Wantage?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 381 chefs available in Wantage. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Wantage who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Wantage?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.








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How many chef services are booked in Wantage each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Wantage, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Wantage.
Cost of a private chef in Wantage
The cost of hiring a private chef in Wantage can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 64 GBP to 149 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 64 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 79 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 97 GBP
For 2 people: 149 GBP.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Wantage!
3 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Wantage?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Wantage: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Wantage!






Talk to our chefs in Wantage
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Wantage? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Wantage, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.









